Pittsfield Police Department: Gunshot Detection
Sensors triangulate the location of gunfire.
Credit: ShotSpotter/City of Seattle
| Agency | Pittsfield Police Department |
| Location | Pittsfield, MA |
| Technology | Gunshot Detection |
| Vendor | ShotSpotter |
The Pittsfield Police Department began using ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology in 2017. The system was paid for with a $300,000 gift from Berkshire Health Systems.
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News article (WRGB 6)
News article (iBerkshire)
News article (iBerkshire)
More about this technology
A system of acoustic sensors mounted on street lights or on the sides of buildings that passively listen for gunshots.
Sensors triangulate the location of gunfire.
Credit: ShotSpotter/City of Seattle